HMRC issues important tax warning to employers
Nov 21, 2025
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has begun briefing businesses and recruiters on the importance of avoiding fraudulent payroll tax credit schemes that claim to help reduce employment taxes. The briefing highlights how businesses are being contacted by payroll providers, umbrella companies ...
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The importance of effective accounting and bookkeeping procedures for SMEs
Nov 18, 2025
An essential element of running a small or medium-sized business is being able to confidently manage its finances by having effective accounting and bookkeeping processes in place. Your business needs effective, clear financial management procedures in place because they allow you ...
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The importance of proactively seeking financial advice when you need it
Nov 13, 2025
Understanding your finances and managing changes in costs and income can be a daunting prospect, but there is help and support available to you. Waiting too long to access support can cause your debts to rise and eventually put you in ...
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The advantages of self-employment and how to get your business started
Nov 11, 2025
When wanting to take that step into self-employment, it may feel like there is never a right time and financial uncertainty may leave you reluctant. With career flexibility and tax advantages making it an attractive option, it is important to understand ...
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UK small businesses left behind in new trade deals
Nov 06, 2025
Many small UK businesses are struggling to take advantage of the new trade deals, with many reporting flat or falling exports. With 84 per cent of the smallest businesses receiving too few export orders, fears are growing about how to ensure ...
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Companies House to increase digital filing fees
Nov 04, 2025
Companies House has announced a raft of fee increases that will impact businesses from February 2026. The changes announced will impact the costs of annual filing and incorporating a business on the Companies House register. It’s important you understand the changes coming ...
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Are you on target to meet your business and financial goals in 2025?
Oct 30, 2025
We are sprinting towards the end of the year and with 2025 soon drawing to a close, it’s a good time to reflect and analyse whether you are on target to achieve your business and financial goals this year. With the ...
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How can small businesses manage late payments?
Oct 28, 2025
With less than a month to go until the Autumn Budget, businesses and individuals are all bracing for the potential economic changes and challenges that may be in store. One thing that the Chancellor is unlikely to be able to tackle ...
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Is your business ready for changes to Business Property Relief?
Oct 23, 2025
First announced in last year’s Autumn Budget, the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) are set to come into effect from April 2026. One of the changes that is set to cause some concern among business owners is the change to Business ...
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HMRC is worried about director National Insurance Contributions – Are yours accurate?
Oct 21, 2025
As different parts of financial regulations change, it can often feel like a challenge keeping pace with everything that needs to be done. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) seems to understand this concern quite well as they are raising awareness of ...
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